
Low‑Temperature Pressure Vessel Steel Plate | A203 / A516N / A537 / P355NL / P460NL | Cryogenic & Sub‑Zero Pressure Steel
PRODUCT PARAMETERS
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- Low‑temperature pressure vessel steel plate for sub‑zero and cryogenic applications
- Excellent impact toughness at −20°C, −40°C, −60°C and down to −101°C / −196°C (depending on grade)
- Includes A203 (Ni‑alloy), A516N, A537, P355NL, P460NL
- Ideal for LNG tanks, cryogenic vessels, low‑temperature storage tanks and refinery units
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🟪 Product Overview
Low‑Temperature Pressure Vessel Steel Plate is engineered for sub‑zero and cryogenic service, where conventional carbon steel becomes brittle and unsafe. These steels maintain:
- High impact toughness at low temperatures
- Stable microstructure under temperature cycling
- Good weldability and fabrication performance
- Reliable resistance to brittle fracture
They are widely used in LNG storage, cryogenic equipment, low‑temperature pressure vessels, and petrochemical low‑temperature systems.
🟪 Product Specifications
- Thickness: 6 – 200 mm
- Width: 1500 – 3000 mm
- Length: Custom lengths available
- Delivery Conditions:
- Normalized
- Quenched & Tempered
- Thermo‑Mechanically Rolled
- UT Testing (A/B/C/D) available
🟪 Key Features
- High impact toughness at sub‑zero temperatures
- Nickel‑alloy and normalized options for enhanced low‑temperature performance
- Good weldability and formability for pressure vessel fabrication
- Stable mechanical properties under repeated cooling and heating cycles
- Suitable for thick‑wall, high‑pressure, low‑temperature vessels
🟪 Included Grades
ASTM / ASME
- A203 (Grade A / B / D / E / F) — Nickel‑alloy cryogenic steel
- A516N (Normalized A516 Gr 60 / 65 / 70 with low‑temperature impact test)
- A537 (Class 1 / 2 / 3, impact tested for low‑temperature service)
EN 10028‑3 / 10028‑4
- P355NL1 / P355NL2
- P460NL1 / P460NL2
GB / Chinese Standard
- Q345R (normalized, low‑temperature tested)
- 09MnNiDR / 06Ni9DR(if included in your product range)
🟪 Mechanical Properties (Typical)
| Grade | Yield Strength | Tensile Strength | Impact Toughness | Test Temperature |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A203 Gr E | ≥345 MPa | 550–690 MPa | ≥34 J | −101°C |
| A516N Gr 70 | ≥260 MPa | 485–620 MPa | ≥27 J | −20°C |
| A537 Cl 1 | ≥345 MPa | 485–620 MPa | ≥27 J | −40°C |
| P355NL2 | ≥355 MPa | 490–630 MPa | ≥27 J | −50°C |
🟪 Chemical Composition (Typical)
| Grade | C (%) | Mn (%) | Si (%) | Ni (%) | Mo (%) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A203 Gr E | ≤0.17 | 0.70–1.00 | ≤0.35 | 3.25–3.75 | — | Nickel‑alloy cryogenic steel |
| A516N Gr 70 | ≤0.27 | 0.85–1.20 | ≤0.40 | — | — | Normalized low‑temperature use |
| A537 Cl 1 | ≤0.24 | 0.70–1.60 | ≤0.50 | — | — | High‑strength PV steel |
| P355NL2 | ≤0.20 | 0.80–1.50 | ≤0.40 | — | — | EN low‑temperature PV steel |
🟪 Physical Properties (General)
- Density: ~7.85 g/cm³
- Modulus of Elasticity: ~210 GPa
- Thermal Expansion Coefficient: ~11–13 × 10⁻⁶ /K (20–200°C range)
- Thermal Conductivity: ~40–50 W/(m·K)
(Values are typical for low‑alloy pressure vessel steels; exact values depend on grade and condition.)
🟪 Applications
- LNG storage tanks and terminals
- Cryogenic pressure vessels and storage tanks
- Liquid oxygen / nitrogen / argon tanks
- Low‑temperature refinery and petrochemical units
- Gas separation and refrigeration systems
- Low‑temperature pipelines and pressure systems
🟪 Why Use it
Low‑temperature pressure vessel steels are required when equipment operates below freezing, where standard carbon steels lose toughness and become brittle. These steels ensure:
- Safe operation in sub‑zero environments
- Compliance with pressure vessel design codes
- Long‑term reliability under temperature cycling
🟪 Why Choose Jaron Steel
- Complete range of low‑temperature pressure vessel steel grades
- Expertise in nickel‑alloy and normalized low‑temperature steels
- Precision cutting, beveling, rolling, and heavy‑plate processing
- Third‑party inspection available (SGS / BV / TUV)
- Export‑grade seaworthy packaging and stable global supply
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